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Sri Lanka

Colombo District, Western, Sri Lanka

Colombo District, Western, Sri Lanka

In charge of IT of Sakya Group. Prepare IT plans with budget, policies, procedures and guidelines for the Institute while aligning IT & Audio/Video Systems of Sakya as per ISO 9001 standard.

Based In Sri Lanka (Remote Worker)

Think Global, UK (2017/8) Reviewed, identified deliverables to address gaps with risks, mitigations, and budget to align ICT with business needs. Lowered operational ICT costs 50% by optimizations. Standardised Software/hardware to ensure interoperability, compatibility, and quality. Improved user experience by proper implementation of Office 365 services. Implemented Azure AD based user sign-in and identity management.Carers Worldwide, UK (2018) Enhanced collaboration and business operations by implementing Office 365 Cloud. Seamlessly migrated mailboxes from G-suite. Chris Underhill MBE, UK (2018) Improved productivity by analysing his diverse SOHO IT needs and implemented Office 365, & Zoho cloud platforms.

Based In Sri Lanka (Report To Uk)

While in charge of IT systems, develop a global IT Strategy for the group that implement and manage IT systems internationally to ensure that its worldwide resources are used to optimal effect and support Programme Managers worldwide in keeping IT systems up to date.• Researched, negotiated and migrated to Cloud Telephony (VoIP) that reduced operating cost 75% with enhancements of services and no unscheduled downtime.• Secured Office 365 as a donation from Microsoft that saved £12K per year. Negotiated with developer and got 30% discount for TeamViewer.• Improved collaboration and user experience by migrating to Office 365 cloud platform.• Optimised resource utilization and reduced cost by virtualization of Servers (Windows 2012) for new accounting system (Sage 200) in UK & Ghana Offices while ensuring greater business continuity and disaster recovery.• Completely slashed SLA costs (£3.5K per year) by maintain/provide technical support in-house for Raiser’s Edge (Fund raising/CRM solution).• Reduced Total Cost of Ownership by setting up standard software platform for the group with minimum hardware specifications and technically endorse IT acquisitions.• Addressed gaps identified in reviews and brought all Offices to the same IT platform.• Enhanced collaboration by implementing SharePoint Intranet solution.• Reduced down-time and improved productivity by providing remote proactive maintenance and technical support (TeamViewer).• Developed and imposed E-communication policy to safeguard confidential information, ensure security, integrity, and use ICT equipment for the intended purpose.• Brought all country offices to the same mail platform by implementing G-Suite Mail.• Technical management/updating (ASP, WordPress) website of the organization.• Saved costs by conducting remote trainings while enhancing IT know-how of staff.

BasicNeeds, Sri Lanka (2003/5) Reviewed, improved network performance, security, streamlined network cable infrastructures, and upgraded internet to ADSL. Implemented Windows Server (2003) with disaster recoveries. Reduced international Telephone costs by introducing Skype in the group for inter-country voice communication. Developed a database with statistical report capability to manage information of mentally ill patients.BasicNeeds, Tanzania (2003) Project-managed setting up a LAN with IT infrastructures for a new Office. This includes procurement, cabling, install/configure system/application software, disaster recoveries, security, folder hierarchy, document, and training.Lanka Rain Water Harvesting Forum, Sri Lanka (2003) Implemented Wireless LAN, disaster recoveries and provided IT Support.Energy Forum Guarantee Ltd. Sri Lanka (2003/5) Implemented Windows 2000 Server, WLAN, ADSL service and provided IT Support. Designed, developed & maintained the organisation’s website.GTZ, Sri Lanka (2004/5) Developed a comprehensive, secured, and network ready MS Access application to manage staff resumes. Automated updates from offline resumes from remote staff. Developed another application that provides statistical details of trainees and support importing data from remote databases.Hotel Haus Chandra, Sri Lanka (2004) Developed a MS Access application to track bills, payments and pending payments.

Kirulapone, Sri Lanka

In charge of InfoTech unit, direct and manage IT infrastructure at the organisation.• Ensured continuous availability of services by building a fully equipped Server room.• Designed & commissioned cost-effective temporary Data/Voice/Power network at the remote location with links to main systems to facilitate building renovation.• Anticipated and reduced Total cost of ownership by evaluating and introducing cost effective, maintenance free Desktop replacement policy.• Convinced management importance of IT investments, set up InfoTech unit and ensured annual budget allocation.• Increased availability by implementing RAID Servers & L3 Switches (CISCO/Extreme).• Improved staff’s IT know-how by conducting training workshops.• Standardised Software/Hardware and introduce folder hierarchies.• Enhanced LAN security by implementing and monitoring Firewall and Proxy Server.• Coordinated development of website “Cashing in on Cashew” and updated live.• Implemented SQL server based ‘SunSystem’ accounting system and supported.• Planed and implemented comprehensive disaster recovery and backup strategies.

Kirulapone, Sri Lanka

Migrated to Windows Server, managed Network, implemented backup/disaster recoveries, reviewed to identify implications of Y2K and rectified them. Coordinated with vendors on maintenance and upgrading of IT systems. Promoted to IT Manager in short period for outstanding work performance.

Kirulapone, Sri Lanka

Administrating existing UUCP link based CC-mail system, Implement the Novell Intranet Ware 4.11 incorporating Netscape e-mail Server system, Maintain & administrate the LAN and advice on long-term development in the IT.

Postgraduate Diploma In Information Systems Management, Information Technology, Pass

Bachelor Of Technology (Computer Technology) Programme

Partially completed the Degree Programme

Diploma In Technology (Computer Technology) Programme

High School

Activities and Societies: Senior College Prefect (1989-1992) Secretary of the English Association (1990) Treasurer of Inter School Union.